OBIT-SMITH

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) - Former NBA player Randy Smith has diedfollowing a career in which he starred for the Buffalo Braves inthe 1970s. He was 60. William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich says Smith was broughtinto the hospital's emergency room about noon Thursday and waspronounced dead. Smith played 13 years in the NBA and set a record for playing in906 consecutive games from 1972-to-1983. His mark was eclipsed byA.C. Green in 1977. Smith was drafted by the Buffalo Braves in the seventh round in1971. A small forward, he played seven seasons before the team movedto San Diego. He also played for Cleveland, New York and Atlanta. Smith averaged 16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists pergame for his career. He finished with 16,262 points.

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